Foil Allvator Front Wing Fluid

For whom ?

You’re at the point where you’re flying all the time, you nail all your jibes and free fly on waves, in short you know how to wing foil and want to go next level?
The Fluid is made for you, it will give you a much higher average speed on the water than your beginner front wing. Its renowned glide, its further boosted maneuverability and its surprising top speed will completely unleash your sessions to bring you to another level of foiling while keeping a very playful and very maneuverable foil! ?

What for ?

Carve hard with speed potential while maintaining a predictable foil with lift.

In detail for each sport:

• For wing foiling: the Fluid is the queen of rail to rail and modern drive. Curves and tricks in all directions!!! And it has an impressive top speed for its moderate aspect. So if you want a FW that ticks all the surf/freestyle boxes but is still easy, the Fluid is perfect.
• For surf foiling: the Fluid is great for fast and aggressive maneuvers. It is very playful and allows you to go for tight turns and snaps easily. Its profile provides longer glide and higher top speed, giving surfers the ultimate feeling of speed and control.
• For kite foiling: the Fluid connects curves and goes relatively fast. The more you go for it, the more it delivers with speed and power turns. The icing on the cake: it is a gem of front wing for freestyle tricks.

Which shape of the Fluid to go for? Fluid or Fluid H?

The Fluid and Fluid H have a common use: surfing with an unbridled foil in roll, both very manageable and with a formidable glide. These qualities give a lot of versatility on all types of water bodies and excellence in the waves.

Choosing the one or the other is dependent on the desired glide and the size that appeals to you. The Fluid H will offer an insane glide, while the Fluid will offer a stunning rail to rail. In both cases, they are magical front wings in the curves and with an impressive top speed for a profile that remains very accessible.

To put it simply, the Fluid H has more aspect ratio and will allow you to glide longer, to reach higher speeds but will be less efficient than a Fluid in carving and will be more complicated to take off with.

Some examples about choosing the Fluid or the Fluid H

• I come from a beginner front wing and I want to favor ease of take-off in wing foiling, especially in the light wind conditions, I choose the Fluid.
• My priority is to carve, whether in wing foiling or kite foiling, I take the Fluid.
• I have an intermediate level in winging, and have never been at more than 20 knots and that suits me very well, I choose the Fluid.
• I have a good level in surf foiling and I do dock starts on flat days, I choose the Fluid H.
• I have a good level in winging and my priority is downwinders and freefly, I prefer Fluid H.
• I love to tighten the curves in surfing, to optimize the smallest section to send a turn or an air: The Fluid is a great choice.
• I like to glide, to feel that the foil is blasting off at full speed in the waves or on speed runs: Fluid H.

 What size ?

The Fluid front wings can fit riders of all sizes.

The XXS has a 60 cm wingspan, 550 cm², 1.1 cm of thickness for a volume of 0.31L.

• For surf foiling it’s really small, only for lightweights or for tow-in sessions.
• For wing foiling it’s very small, super reactive and very radical. It will be great for an expert and/or a featherweight in strong winds.
• For kite foiling, this is the front wing for experts and/or featherweights who want a radical, fast and reactive front wing for carving.

The XS has a 65 cm wingspan, 650 cm², 1.2 cm of thickness for a volume of 0.40L.

• For surf foiling you need a very good level to be able to pump with it, but it will be perfect for tow-in sessions in hollow waves.
• For wing foiling, it’s very small, super reactive and very radical. It will perfectly suit an expert and/or a featherweight in strong winds.
• For kite foiling, this is the front wing for experts and/or featherweights who want a radical, fast and reactive front wing for carving.

The S has a 70 cm wingspan, 750 cm², 1.4 cm thick for a volume of 0.57L.

• For surf foiling: it’s a treat for light riders on spots where you don’t have to pump over 300m. Super reactive. It will also be great in tow-in. We will have a wing that is both fast but also manageable which allows you to score in hollow waves for example.
• For wing foiling, it’s small but as it lifts a lot it’s perfect for a light weight rider of a good level who wants to carve at high speed and jump high. In strong winds, a heavier person will lay the turns of his life!!!
• For kite foiling, it is a reference wing for the majority of riders who want a fast and very reactive foil.

The M has a wingspan of 78 cm, 950 cm², 1.6 cm thick for a volume of 0.79L.

• For surf foiling, it is a key wing for pros, lightweights and tow-in in solid waves. It is super manageable and very predictable. For those who like to surf with a capital S, this is the reference.
• For wing foiling it’s small but very easy, let’s say like the old Fluid LS, so a medium build will love it and a strong expert too. In winging it’s also a key FW.
• For kite foiling, it is great for a large number of riders who want a mix of top speed, maneuverability and control. The queen of tacks and tricks.

The L has a wingspan of 86cm, 1150cm², 1.7cm thick for a volume of 1.06L.

• For surf foiling, it is suitable for light riders who want a large, maneuverable and relatively fast wing, or for strong riders who want an ultra-maneuverable all-purpose wing. The pumping/handling compromise is ideal for fit foilers.
• For wing foiling it’s perfect for a good level rider who wants to carve, go fast, jump, do good DW, with a decent low range. A must for surfing in lightwind, for example.
• For kite foiling: to forget, it’s too wide.

The XL has a 93 cm wingspan, 1350 cm², 1,9 cm thick for a volume of 1,43L.

• For surf foiling, it is a large wing which is suitable for lightweights who want a fast performance wing to connect a maximum of waves on small days without handicapping their maneuverability with a large wingspan, or for strong people who want a fairly fast and maneuverable foil. The pumping/maneuverability compromise is great for strong and fit foilers.
• For wing foiling it’s perfect for an intermediate level rider who wants to fly early, go fast, surf in aggressive mode, carves to be cool but effective, work on his transitions, send tricks with slides, do excellent DW, with an awesome low end.
• For kite foiling: to forget, it’s too big.

The XXL has a 100 cm wingspan, 1550 cm², 2,0 cm thick for a volume of 1,58L.

• In surf foiling, it is a large wing which is suitable for strong people. You can cover great distances by pumping. It is a very efficient wing in surfing due to its great finesse, and which is a hit in very soft waves. The area to wingspan ratio is awesome with this maneuverability.
• In wing foiling this size is large and allows you to have fun without worrying in light wind. We surf, we send tricks on the water based on tacks and jibes. And it flies super early for a FW of this size.
• In kite foiling: always too big.

General: a bigger front wing will be used in low ranges, in soft conditions. And conversely a smaller front wing in stronger conditions. What you need to remember is that the choice of your wing depends on your size, which requires lift, and your average speed, which generates lift.

Understand our foil range

 Which stab ?
We recommend using Fluid H Stabs with all Fluid front wings. Use stabs that have some surface area because the H stabilizers remain thin. So do not undersize them.
This table allows you to easily identify which stab for which front wing, or which stab for a quiver of several Fluid front wings.

And for freestylers or surfers pushing it, a Freestyle stab will give you monster pop and allow for ultra tight turns. The difference is crazy. But it will be less efficient when gliding, and therefore when pumping.

 Quiver partner ?

With a Fluid, anAluminum Mast or a Carbon V2 Mast are sufficient because the wingspan of these wings is moderate. But it is obvious that with an HM mast you will gain a lot of stiffness. A must have if you really are powerful in the curves, an HM carbon mast will allow you to transmit 100% of the forces to the front wing. The gain in stiffness and dynamism is incredible.
In surf foiling, you can use any board from our range with the Fluid, but to be more maneuverable, a performance board like the Matata or the Lethal will be perfect.
Ditto in winging, it can adapt to everything but it maneuvers better on a shortboard.

 Positioning of the foil ?

For the GONG foils, place the top plate at the rear third of the US rails for surf, SUP and kite. Place it in the middle of the US rails when using it with a wing foil.
The more you move it forward, the more it makes the board pitch up. The further you move it backwards, the more the nose of the board dives.
Be careful not to move it too far forward. We often tend to forget to use the back foot, especially when we have a kite foil background. However, moving the foil back a little forces you to put more weight on the back foot and gives a more harmonious attitude and reduces effort.

Delivery delay

We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.

The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.

We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.

Shipping fees

Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.

Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.

Tracking your package

Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.

Carriers

We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.

For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.

For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.

For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.

Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.

Eco-responsible packaging

Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.

The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.

For our shipments, we use:

• Scotch craft paper.


• Final packaging in high-end cardboard.


• For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.

This means:

• Reusable and recyclable packaging.


• An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.


• Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).

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Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.

Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.

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Warning:

The practice of the Foil carries risks of major accidents. A bad mastery of the Foil can cause cuts, serious wounds, even death, for you and/or others.

The Foil must be practiced taking all the precautions when used in Kite because they are increased in comparison to those related to the Foilsurf. Remember that the Foil is long, sharp, and can reach high speeds. To be hit by a Foil, or to strike a third party can have dramatic consequences.

Foil always far from others, in safe and unobstructed water.

The Foil is mainly used in the light wind. This one can fall and force you to go swimming. Therefore, do not overestimate your strengths: never go further than what you can swim under present and announced conditions.

Wear a helmet and protective jacket to ensure your buoyancy. Always wear a full neoprene wetsuit.

When handling the foil, be careful not to cut yourself on the trailing edges.

GONG declines all responsibility in the event of an accident involving a GONG Foil. The Foil practice and its benefits/consequences is under the sole responsibility of the Foil user.